APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Synthesis of complex, multi-carbon products (e.g., drop-in biofuels, biomaterials, and commodity chemicals) directly from renewable power and CO2 BENEFITS: Challenges with toxicity generated by electrolysis are overcome via use of the resilient strain Ralstonia metallidurans Simplifies the overall system and leverages electrolyzer … [Read more...] about Single Chamber Electrochemical-Biochemical Synthesis of Complex Products from CO2 2021-094
Bio-based products
Advanced Dissolution and Depolymerization Method to Transform Plastic Recycling 2021-169
Applications: Waste management for plastic products Efficiently convert plastic waste into new chemicals Optimize sustainable supply chains for chemical companies Advantages: Reduced energy consumption by using lower temperatures Increased reliability ensures consistent quality of recycled materials Effectively handles mixed plastic streams in a single … [Read more...] about Advanced Dissolution and Depolymerization Method to Transform Plastic Recycling 2021-169
Malonate Production via Bioengineered Methylomicrobium alcaliphilum 2022-098
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biocatalyst for existing methane conversion technologies Polyester textiles and apparels, automobile coatings, polymers, flavors, fragrances, and vitamin synthesis ADVANTAGES: Reduces reliance on petrochemical-based malonate production Methane sequestration Methane is a lower cost alternative to sugar … [Read more...] about Malonate Production via Bioengineered Methylomicrobium alcaliphilum 2022-098
Non-oxidative Route for Glucose Metabolism in Pseudomonas putida 2020-110
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Production of bio-based fuels, polymers, and specialty chemicals ADVANTAGES: Improved product titer, rate, and yields in comparison to biosynthesis using E. coli hosts Reduces CO2 production during aerobic/anaerobic bioprocesses Minimal metabolic engineering in comparison to E. coli hosts Ability to metabolize complex lignin … [Read more...] about Non-oxidative Route for Glucose Metabolism in Pseudomonas putida 2020-110
Biological Production of Triacetic Acid Lactone via Burkholderia Thiolases 2022-151
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Production of triacetic acid lactone (TAL), a precursor for commodity chemicals, using carbon feedstocks in industrial fields TAL is a precursor for many pharmaceutical drugs and an alternative to petroleum for production of plastic polymers ADVANTAGES: Superior titer, rate, and yield, and titer production of TAL than … [Read more...] about Biological Production of Triacetic Acid Lactone via Burkholderia Thiolases 2022-151